Re: [CH] Densities
niall shackleford (niall@shackleford.freeserve.co.uk)
Wed, 29 Mar 2000 00:37:21 +0100
Hi y'all, first time speaker....
Byron wrote:
>Here is a few variations of compost densities.
>Weight is per cu yd.
>Source my County Agent
>Leaves Loose and Dry 300
>Leaves Compacted and Moist 500
>Grass Clippings Loose 400
>Grass Clippings Compacted 800
>Cattle Manure 1450
Just a question, but what is the value of knowing compost density? Surely it
is the abililty of the compost to resist compaction that should be in
question. I hear all the time, on this list, about about not using outside
'dirt' as it will get 'hard'.
Niallx (be gentle - its my first time)